Thought leadership

Our commitment to thought leadership places us at the forefront of important conversations across our industry. So in 2025, we're deepening our engagement with global decision-makers and influencing emerging areas like AI, sustainability, ESG, and ethics. By championing innovative ideas and addressing future challenges, we're expanding our impact as an organisation. Together, we're not only adapting to change but leading it, ensuring our profession attracts and retains the next generation of talent.

What is coming in 2025 in the thought leadership space?

Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards & External Affairs, speaks about the themes and activities we will be focusing on in 2025.

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CPA Congress 2024

In October 2024, we presented our first in-person CPA Congress event since 2019 over four-days in Canberra.

If you missed out, catch up on CPA Congress 2024 sessions during our 7-week OnDemand period. You’ll have until Friday, 6 December to hear from our engaging mix of presenters.

Congress 2024

Popular podcasts in 2024

Leading the conversation globally

Here are some of the key thought leadership initiatives that we engaged in during 2024.

15th Annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey

The findings from our 15th annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey provided valuable insights into the sector across 11 economies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The survey indicated that 2024 was expected to continue the growth seen in 2023, with more small businesses across the region expecting to grow. This annual survey helps to inform the decisions of small business owners, advisors and policy makers.

Special events on the role of ethics in sustainability

In May 2024, we welcomed the Chair of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA), Gabriela Figuieredo Dias, to our Melbourne office for two special hybrid events exploring the role of ethics in sustainability. The events were well received, with around 2000 members attending to learn more about these increasingly prominent topics.

Thought Leadership Forum – Digitalisation, AI, and the Future of Business

Our inaugural Thought Leadership Forum on “Digitalisation, AI, and the Future of Business” brought together key leaders in Sri Lanka to discuss current challenges and opportunities shaping the business landscape. Close to 200 members and guests gathered to hear from the respected panellists as they shared valuable insights on the emerging trends of digitalisation, AI, ESG, and the evolving international taxation and regulatory environment.

“Big Conversation Series” webinar

Our first “Big Conversation Series” webinar in Hong Kong featured the distinguished business figure and Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, Dr Allan Zeman. Moderated by our 2024 Divisional President of Greater China, Mr Cliff Ip, the event was attended by more than 700 members from different regions of China.

Global Research Perspective Program

Our Global Research Perspective Program (GRPP) provides annual funding for research that supports and promotes the profession in-line with CPA Australia’s objects and strategic goals. 2024’s research topics explored influencing high school students to join the accounting profession, employment outcomes for skilled accounting migrants in Australia, accounting with AI, and closing the gap between sustainability disclosures and financial statements.

What is coming in 2025 in the thought leadership space?

Membership renewals are still open

CPA Congress 2024

Popular podcasts in 2024

Superannuation in 2024: what you need to know

Expert analysis of new changes to climate reporting

Federal Budget 2024: CPA Australia’s expert analysis

Tax Time 2024

Leading the conversation globally

15th Annual Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey

Special events on the role of ethics in sustainability

Thought Leadership Forum – Digitalisation, AI, and the Future of Business

“Big Conversation Series” webinar

Global Research Perspective Program

Membership renewals are still open

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